Phoenix firefighters responded to a scaffolding collapse downtown Monday afternoon.
NOW: scaffolding collapse, 1st ave and Roosevelt. No injuries. Car smashed. @PHXFire on scene. @abc15 pic.twitter.com/mlAUhTnyoU
— Joe Bartels (@Joe_Bartels) April 25, 2016
The collapse comes as a wind advisory remains in effect for much of the state until 10 p.m., with gusts of 35 to 40 miles per hour expected.
NOW: after scaffold collapse, @PHXFire is worried about this crane, that is swaying and moving in the wind pic.twitter.com/8Uvn6TPuXf
— Joe Bartels (@Joe_Bartels) April 25, 2016
Also: Phoenix Fire says this scaffolding collapse is likely weather related, per witnesses. @abc15 pic.twitter.com/LXpAwsiJE6
— Joe Bartels (@Joe_Bartels) April 25, 2016
Firefighters said Roosevelt remained closed near 1st Avenue while crews secured the remaining scaffolding to the construction site.
Phoenix Fire is working to secure the rest of scaffolding. Several cars at risk for being crushed.@abc15 pic.twitter.com/QcKYhUU5vE
— Joe Bartels (@Joe_Bartels) April 25, 2016
Officials said one vehicle was damaged and Roosevelt would remain closed until the scene was clear.
